Bradford-on-Avon vs Paulton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Paulton is about 52% cheaper on average. Bradford On Avon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradford On Avon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford-on-Avon
£462,721
Paulton
£304,316
Crime Rate
Bradford-on-Avon
73.7
Paulton
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford-on-Avon
100.0%
Paulton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford-on-Avon
307.5
Paulton
373.9
EPC Rating
Bradford-on-Avon
69.2
Paulton
68.6
Median Income
Bradford-on-Avon
£30,732
Paulton
£29,497
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Paulton is £304,316, which is 52% less than Bradford On Avon at £462,721. The most affordable entry point in Bradford On Avon is a flat at £233,466, while in Paulton it is a flat at £173,411.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 70% pricier in Bradford On Avon (£454,610 vs £267,848).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Paulton prices grew faster — 36% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bradford On Avon (73.7 per 1,000) compared to Paulton (78.6 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Bradford On Avon is violent-crime, while in Paulton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestBradford On Avon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Paulton. Bradford On Avon has 3 schools in total, while Paulton has 2.
Bradford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Paulton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford-on-Avon | Paulton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Paulton offers faster average downloads at 373.9 Mbps, compared to 307.5 Mbps in Bradford On Avon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bradford On Avon and 93.6% in Paulton. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Bradford On Avon and 67.6% in Paulton.
Paulton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (374 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bradford On Avon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Paulton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Bradford On Avon and £1,342 in Paulton. 60.2% of homes in Bradford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Paulton.
Bradford On Avon has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,732 in Bradford On Avon and £29,496.6 in Paulton. The median age is 44.4 in Bradford On Avon and 46.5 in Paulton. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bradford On Avon and 56.5% in Paulton. Owner-occupancy is 66% in Bradford On Avon versus 67.1% in Paulton.
| Indicator | Bradford-on-Avon | Paulton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,864 | 6,502 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,732 | £29,496.6 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 32.4% |
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